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Artwork appraisals in Nebraska for donations, estate tax, insurance, and divorce, prepared in accordance with USPAP and IRS requirements. AppraiseItNow appraises paintings, sculptures, prints, photography, and mixed media across Nebraska, including Omaha, Lincoln, and Bellevue.
DEFENSIBLE, USPAP-COMPLIANT ARTWORK APPRAISAL REPORTS — QUALIFIED FOR THE IRS, NEBRASKA COURTS, LENDERS, INSURERS, AND MORE.
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Owner & CEO
Joe founded AppraiseItNow to make a certified, USPAP-compliant appraisal as simple to order as anything else online. A former Bain & Company strategy consultant, Joe leads the entire team and specializes in strategy, growth, and the firm's tech capabilities.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member with 30 years in the trade, from running estate sales and an auction gallery to appraising luxury apparel, furniture, artwork, antiques, and business assets, primarily for IRS tax filings.
Personal Property Appraiser
ISA Accredited Member specializing in Asian art, with a Master's from SOAS and a Postgraduate Diploma in Asian Art. Ashley chairs the ISA's Antiques, Furnishings, and Decorative Arts committee and appraises for charitable donation, insurance, and equitable distribution.
Client Success Manager
Manages each engagement from the first enquiry to the delivered report, and keeps you posted at every step along the way.
International Society of AppraisersAccredited Member
The Appraisal FoundationAuthorized by Congress as the source of appraisal standardsAppraiseItNow provides professional artwork appraisal services throughout Nebraska, serving clients who need credentialed valuations for donations, estate tax, insurance, and divorce proceedings. Whether you are settling an estate in Lincoln, documenting a charitable contribution in Omaha, or ensuring adequate insurance coverage for a collection in a rural Nebraska community, our appraisers deliver thorough, IRS-compliant reports that meet USPAP standards. From paintings and sculpture to photography and mixed media, we handle the full spectrum of fine and decorative art with accuracy and professionalism.
AppraiseItNow serves Nebraska clients through both online and onsite appraisal options, making professional valuations accessible even in areas where in-person access can be challenging. Our online process allows collectors and families across the state to submit documentation and receive a credentialed art appraisal without geographic limitations, while onsite appointments are available for larger collections or complex situations requiring direct inspection. We offer Fair Market Value (FMV) and Replacement Value appraisals for various intended uses.
Our appraisers evaluate a wide range of fine art, decorative art, and collectibles for Nebraska clients. Whether your collection reflects regional Midwestern artists or internationally recognized names, we have the expertise to assess it accurately.
Nebraska collectors often hold works by regional artists tied to the Great Plains tradition, as well as decorative pieces acquired through estate inheritances or agricultural family collections. Our appraisers are equipped to research provenance, assess condition, and apply current market data to produce credible valuations for any of these categories.
AppraiseItNow serves individual collectors, families navigating estate settlements, attorneys, financial advisors, nonprofit organizations, and insurance professionals throughout Nebraska who require accurate, defensible artwork appraisals for legal, financial, or tax-related purposes.
What clients say we are known for
Across 80+ published AppraiseItNow reviews the picture is consistent: every one is from a client who paid us for an appraisal, and the three things they raise most often are that they would hire us again, how quickly we answer, and how much research is visible in the report.
The appraisal was done very well. Since he was a local artist here in Charleston, SC, they took the time to study and review Jim Booth’s art. His work has made him extremely famous, which can make an appraisal challenging, but they did a superb job and clearly explained how they arrived at the appraisal value. I highly recommend Appraise It Now and will use them again for all my artwork.
Artwork Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
AppraiseItNow did an excellent job appraising our unique art collection. Joe was always prompt and responsive, and he and his team delivered a thorough, well-supported appraisal in just a couple of weeks, even during the holiday season. I was genuinely impressed. Thank you for the great work!
Artwork Appraisal for Insurance Coverage
AppraiseItNow was amazing! My father passed with a large volume of artwork & I had no idea what it was worth. Their team was incredibly helpful and quick to respond with text and/or email to any questions as well as a status update along the way. Highly recommend!
Artwork Appraisal for Probate
I recently requested a retroactive appraisal for fine art from AppraiseItNow. I received excellent service from intake to delivery. The appraisal was delivered on time and the content of the appraisal absolutely met my expectations!
Artwork Appraisal
From the start they were very responsive, price competitive, and had a quick turn around time. Thank you so much to Joe who was very sweet in responding to my emails; I am looking forward to utilizing AppraiseItNow for many years to come.
Very thorough and professional — great communication and outstanding service. Highly impressed with their work!
Given the USPAP-compliant nature of AppraiseItNow’s appraisal reports, we prepare our deliverables for major legal, tax, and financial reporting purposes for individual and commercial clients.
Popular uses of our appraisal reports include:
Through the sales comparison approach. We assemble recent arm's-length auction and private sale results for similar works, drawing on auction record databases, adjust for differences in artist, condition, and provenance, and reconcile them into a single value conclusion. The IRS expects the report to disclose the method used and the specific comparable sales relied on.
Yes. Nebraska taxes what each beneficiary receives, valued at fair market value, under Neb. Rev. Stat. §§ 77-2001 to 77-2037. Rates are graduated by relationship, generally starting near 1% for close relatives and reaching up to 18% for remote heirs and nonrelatives, and the tax is administered by the county where probate is filed. A defensible art appraisal supports each beneficiary's reported value.
The Inventory & Appraisement, Nebraska court form CC 16:2.9. The personal representative files an itemized inventory with the county court reporting fair market value as of the date of death, with the deadline set by the court. Paintings, sculpture, and collections belong on that inventory at supportable values.
Donations claimed above $5,000 require a qualified appraisal with Form 8283 Section B attached to the return, and the IRS Art Advisory Panel routinely reviews art donations of $50,000 or more. Our appraisals for Nebraska donors document the comparables and methodology those reviews expect.
